Yechiel Drinks
From Yechiel Chovav (Wolgel), winemaker, sommelier, and agave enthusiast.
Join me as I cover my favorite libations, and explain both the most common questions people have, as well as the most obscure minutiae.
While the focus is for the kosher consumer, there’s plenty for everyone!
And for my Jewish listeners: Parsha Wine Club, where I connect kosher wine with the weekly Torah portion or the upcoming holiday.
Episodes
46 episodes
Alsace pt. 3: Eguisheim & Gustave Lorentz
Hi everybody!Welcome to this final part in my mini series about the Alsace wine region in France.This episode covers my unplanned visits to wineries in the beautiful town of Eguisheim, as well as the massive tasting I had at the G...
Alsace pt. 2: Domaine Weinbach & Maison Trimbach
Hi everybody!Welcome back to part 2 of my 3 part deep dive into the Alsace wine region in France.This episode goes deeper into the soil types, grape varieties, and winemaking of the region, by focusing on the two wineries that, fr...
Alsace pt. 1: Introduction
Hi everybody!In this (long promised) episode I discuss everything that's awesome about the Alsace wine region in France!We go over the grape varieties, soil types, winemaking, other cool things to do and see in the region, and go ...
Pesach or Passover Wine Special 5786
Hi Everybody!After the success of his appearance on the Channukah special a few months ago, my friend Jules Polonetsky returns to discuss Pesach!We start with wine pairings for various Pesach foods, and a pretty decent amount of t...
Kosher wine review bonanza pt. 2: KWD + KFWE NY '26
Hi everybody!Continuing my rundown of kosher wines I tried at (semi) recent kosher wine tasting events with a review of the wines I tried at KWD in Brooklyn and KFWE NY (in NJ).Enjoy!
Kosher wine review bonanza pt. 1: Sommelier '26
Hi everybody!This is the first of two episodes reviewing all the wines I tasted at a bunch of recent kosher wine tasting events.Enjoy!
A little of this, a little of that
Hello everybody!It's been a while!I've, thank god, been very busy, so the podcast has taken a back seat. Here's a quick little episode with some updates and, of course, some booze talk.
Chanukah Special 5786
Welcome back!This week I had my good friend Jules Polonetsky and we went pretty deep on wine pairings for the classic Chanukah dishes.Jules' article on Chanukah wine pairings can be found here: https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com...
Parsha Wine Club Vayeshev 5786: Glassware
Hello and welcome back!This week I use the story of Joseph's prison time as a springboard to discuss types of wine glasses. Going very dorky, folks!Additionally, there is some housekeeping at the top of the episode.L'chaim ...
Parsha Wine Club Vayishlach 5786: Red winemaking pt. 2 + rose winemaking
Hello and welcome back!On this, the final of the 3 part mini series on the basics of winemaking, we have part 2 of red winemaking, and rose as well.I hope you've enjoyed these, and found them educational!Shabbat Shalom &...
Bazak Winery
In this special episode I share the story of the Bazak family and their winery.I also recap my recent visit there, and give a rundown of all their wines.For more information, and to schedule a visit go to: bazakwinery.comL'...
Parsha Wine Club Vayetze 5786: Basics of white winemaking
Welcome Back!This week we are continuing with part 2 of the mini series on the basics of wine making, and we are covering white wine making.The series will wrap up next week, and make sure you didn't/don't miss the 2 extra, non Pa...
Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Special 2025
Hello! Hello!On this special episode I give my general guidelines for pairing wines with the thanksgiving meal, and offer some specific wines to pair with your thanksgiving meal.Hope you have a great time with your loved ones, wit...
Parsha Wine Club Toldot 5786: Basics of red winemaking pt. 1
Welcome!This episode is the first of a 3 part series where I will be covering the basics of winemaking. This week: the basics of red wine making part 1 (you can probably guess what the next two episodes will be).These ...
Parsha Wine Club Chayei Sarah 5786: Clay pots
Welcome back everybody!This week I used the Parsha as a springboard to go deep on clay pots in winemaking, and, of course, ended with a Torah idea based on the Parsha.Thank you for all the great feedback and questions! Keep them c...
Parsha Wine Club Vayera 5786: Malolactic fermentation
Hello and welcome!This week I again went in a more conceptual, technical direction.Join me as I go WAY too deep into the details of malolactic fermentation, and, of course, finish with some food for thought from the parsha....
Parsha Wine Club Lech Lecha 5786: Grape crossings
Hi and welcome back!This week I tried something different with the parsha wine connection.Join me for a discussion of wine grape crossings and, of course, a thought about the parsha.Let me know what you think about this typ...
Parsha Wine Club Noach 5786
Hello, and welcome back!This week, I paired the Parsha with the Bazak, Genesis, Sauvignon Blanc.I discuss the winery backstory and tease a special future episode, talk about why I love this specific Sauvignon Blanc, and end with a...
Parsha Wine Club Bereishit 5786
Welcome back!This week I am pairing the parsha with Ya'acov Oryah's Soulmate.It's a quick episode (I mean, it IS the third one this week...) with a straightforward pairing, some background on the wine,...
Parsha Wine Club Simchat Torah 5786
On this week's episode I pair the Holiday with Ya'acov Oryah's Alpha Omega series.I explain about the process of making these orange wines, about how people experience orange wines, run through my favorites from the series, and end with ...
Recap, catch up, and new beginnings
On this first episode of the relaunched and renamed podcast, I explain a little of what I've been up to, catch up on some Parsha pairings I didn't manage to do episodes for, and explain where the podcast is headed.L'chaim!
Parsha Wine Club Shavuot (+ Bamidbar) 5785
This week on the show:A quick pairing for Parshat Bamidbar.Our Pairing for Shavuot: The Oblass Carignan.An interview with Zlil Oblass!Recap of some wine festivals.A very quick (sorry) idea for Sha...
Parsha Wine Club Behar Bechukotai 5785
This week on the podcast:Our parsha wine pairing: The Galil Mountain Winery, Or Barbera 22 (emphasis on 22!).Recap of some wine activities this week.A LOT of Shmita talk.Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim!